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The event brought together global leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore the latest trends
and best practices in tourism and hospitality, focusing on AI and advanced technologies as well as
their role in the sustainable development of the sector.
H.E. Bin Touq highlighted how the UAE has prioritised the tourism sector as a key strategic pillar of
the national economy. The country continues to strengthen its position as a leading global
destination by investing in innovation, adopting latest digital solutions, and forging strategic
partnerships with various countries and leading global institutions.

H.E. added: “The UAE has successfully established its position on the global tourism landscape,
strengthening its role in the growth and prosperity of the sector as a global hub for sustainable
tourism. This was achieved through developing advanced infrastructure, enhancing innovation and
integrating technology into tourism policies, and actively contributing to shaping the future of
global tourism through greater international collaboration.”

The UAE Minister of Economy highlighted that participation in the Global Tourism Forum offers a
significant opportunity to enhance international collaboration and exchange expertise with industry
leaders and key decision-makers from around the world. H.E. added that the Forum is an ideal
platform for showcasing the UAE’s success in developing smart and sustainable tourism offerings
and leveraging cutting-edge technology including AI and other digital tools to drive innovation and
sustainable growth of the sector.

H.E. bin Touq added: “We believe that forging global partnerships and developing national talent are
key to ensuring a prosperous future for tourism. We look forward to enhancing collaboration with
our international partners to achieve shared goals in this vital sector.”

His Excellency also affirmed that the UAE’s efforts to transform tourism into one of the most
sustainable drivers of economic growth is driven by the UAE National Tourism Strategy 2031. It aims
to position the UAE as the world’s best tourism destination, raise the sector’s GDP contribution to
AED 450 billion, attract AED 100 billion in tourism investments within the UAE’s markets, and
welcome 40 million hotel guests.

The World Tourism Forum 2025 explored the potential of AI and cutting-edge technologies in
shaping the future of tourism. It featured discussions and workshops on innovation, societal
responsibility, education, and talent attraction, in addition to highlighting leading projects in smart
tourism fields and sustainability. The Forum also included sessions on big data utilisation and the
environmental aspects of tourism, with the participation of experts and officials from across
sectors.

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